Today marks the tercentenary of master carver Grinling Gibbons' death, and to celebrate his extraordinary works and lasting legacy a number of events, exhibitions and talks will be taking place across the country and throughout the year. Clunie has contributed pieces to both Centuries in the Making and Art & Ornament.
Exhibitions open now include:
‘Centuries in the Making’
Centuries in the Making will explore the influences that shaped Gibbons’ vision, skills and technique, and the stylistic and cultural influences he brought to this country. Works have been assembled from national museums, regional collections, historic houses and some international lenders, and combined with contemporary artworks.
Bonhams 3rd - 27th August
Compton Verney 24th September - 30th January 2022
‘Art & Ornament’
The Master Carvers’ Association celebrate the anniversary of the great carver’s death with a demonstration of current practice and the living legacy of his influence. They have brought together carvers, musicians, poets, painters, turners and makers to showcase the multi-disciplinary legacy he’s left behind.
St Mary Abchurch 2nd - 20th August
The Dutch Church 23rd August - 3rd September
‘Monuments to Glory’
York Minster are celebrating the tercentenary with a year-long photographic exhibition which will be complemented by a sculpture trail focusing on three monuments that Gibbons produced for the cathedral - of Archbishops Dolben, Lamplugh and Sterne - placing these in the contect of his life and wider work.
1st August 2021 - 31st July 2022
More information can be found at The Grinling Gibbons Society website, including information about Gibbons, further events, talks and tours.